cable in German
cable in German is Kabel, Leitung, Seil — cable means a thick, strong rope or bundle of wires used to pull, support, or carry electricity or signals.
cable in German
Kabel
Leitung
Seil
A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.
Tau
A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.
Kabel
A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.
Tau
(nautical) A strong rope or chain used to moor or anchor a ship.
Kette
(nautical) A strong rope or chain used to moor or anchor a ship.
Telegramm
A telegram, notably when sent by (submarine) telegraph cable.
Zopfmuster
(knitting) A textural pattern achieved by passing groups of stitches over one another.
kabeln
(transitive) To send (a telegram, news, etc.) by cable.
What does "cable" mean?
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noun A thick, strong rope or bundle of wires used to pull, support, or carry electricity or signals.
"The bridge is held up by massive steel cables."
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verb To send a message by telegraph or undersea cable; more loosely, to send an urgent message.
"He cabled home as soon as the ship reached port."
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cable in a sentence
- The bridge is held up by massive steel cables.
- Check that the charging cable is fully plugged in.
- He cabled home as soon as the ship reached port.
- The reporter cabled his story to the newspaper from abroad.
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What is "cable" in German?
"cable" in German is Kabel, Leitung, Seil. cable means: A thick, strong rope or bundle of wires used to pull, support, or carry electricity or signals.
How do you use "cable" in a sentence?
Example: "The bridge is held up by massive steel cables." In German, "cable" is Kabel, Leitung, Seil.
Are there other ways to say "cable" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "cable": Kabel, Leitung, Seil, Tau, Kette, Telegramm.
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